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Handmade Leather sheath and Walnut Handle for a Kmife Blank

I was sent a knife blank from a fellow Youtuber as a gift. There was a note saying do what I do… So I did Here’s the whole story Thanks for watching The Novice Survivalist

OPINEL No12 Folding Knife Saw – Subtle DIY Mods to make it yours

I have an Opinel folding saw. It’s my pocket saw I carry when camping or trudging. A great saw perfect forva saw EDC. Compact and sharp it does all the chores I need it to do. And it does them well BUT…,,, I went… Continue Reading “OPINEL No12 Folding Knife Saw – Subtle DIY Mods to make it yours”

SVORD Peasant Knife Upgrade – Opinel inspired handle and safety tip for …

I am a whittler. Love to whittler decided to step a bit. I wanted a wood handle for my Svord Peasant Knife. I have very little power tools and no electricity in the shed…so did it the old way. Remember, Sometimes you have to… Continue Reading “SVORD Peasant Knife Upgrade – Opinel inspired handle and safety tip for …”

Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way”

I decided on a quick…..ok maybe not so quick wood working project. With Kolrosing for decoration. I learnt the hard way. But hey. All good. Just need practice. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. And with some practice may just turn out th be… Continue Reading “Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way””

Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start

As you probably noticed I am on a learning to whittle better frenzy. I love to carve and whittle wood. But never really looked into it seriously. So thought I would take more serious approach to a way I like to just sit with… Continue Reading “Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start”

“My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons”

I have been woodworking and whittling for a long time. Mostly just random sticks found and whittled on with no real direction. Just enjoy the process. I use what ever edc pocket pal I am carrying at the time. Well a couple weeks ago… Continue Reading ““My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons””

Watch “Condor Tool and Knife – Swamp Romper 2021, Solid Camp and Hunt Knife” on YouTube

I am alwsys looking for a great cutter. This gut from Condor Tool And Knife got my attention. The SWAMP Romper is a nice fit to my growing collection. A solid all round camping and hunting Nike and thier sheaths are awesome. Check my… Continue Reading “Watch “Condor Tool and Knife – Swamp Romper 2021, Solid Camp and Hunt Knife” on YouTube”

Watch “Marbles Camp Axe – Or is it a Hatchet Axe or Pack Axe” on YouTube

Sometimes you just have to get one. So I did. My first hatchet or packaxe or camp axe. And gave it a test run. Marbles came through with this guy. Does the job.

Watch “Mods and Maintenance on my TRAIL BOSS AXE” on YouTube

Summer is coming, take time to check your outdoor kits and prep for the season. What ever the reason. The Novice Survivalist

Learning about Axes and things

Over the last month or so I have been looking into axes. Mainly the Cold steel Trail Boss and the CRKT Woods Chogan T Hawk. The main reason was I owned both. The Woods Chogan for About 5 years and the Trail Boss I… Continue Reading “Learning about Axes and things”